Tuesday 31 March 2009

ALTAN ..... Oops!!! The "gods"/PDRM must be Crazy!!

HOORAY!!! We now have a new "threat to national security"!!!
The Mongolian Name of - AltanTUYA.....!!!

pic from "justice"

Altan's Mongolian Ghost must be haunting PDRM or is it ???!!!
Can't you just tear gas or water-cannon or maybe even ISA it?
Dang, man - It does hurt "somebody" sooo bad, doesn't it?
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You can’t mention ... that woman, PKR told

TAIPING, March 31 – Campaigning for the Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau by-elections has run into a bizarre roadblock, with the police stepping in to dictate what PKR cannot say or do in the intense battle to win votes.

They must not mention Altan … err, a certain Mongolian model, now deceased.

A PKR source said that was one of the conditions police imposed on the party when it applied for ceramah permits.

A certain Ruler’s decision, matters of race and religion and other “sensitive” issues are also forbidden.

In addition, PKR must also ensure that the crowd at its ceramah is confined to a specific area where the event is being held.

Perak PKR deputy chief Chan Lih Kang told a press conference that the party would not appeal against the restrictions but would defy them and face the consequences.

“They cannot stop us from exercising our freedom of expression,” he said.

The same restrictions do not apply, apparently, to Pas, who have only been told to stop their ceramah by 11pm.

The murder of Altan … err, she-who-cannot-be-named, has proven to be acutely embarrassing for Umno’s new president and prime minister-in-waiting Datuk Seri Najib Razak, whose aide was acquitted of murder.

Najib has repeatedly denied ever meeting the woman.

Monday 30 March 2009

Racist Hind-ruffian Trojans? (UPDATED)


pics from zorro
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Here's something from KPMU.net on one "disillusioned trojan opportunist" (mentioned below)
who "works with NGOs", & probably hopes to clear his case by jumping ship .....

PKR man faces cheating rap
June 11, 2008 by dewiarjuna
SUNGAI PETANI: Parti Keadilan Rakyat candidate for the Gurun state seat
in the last general election B. Kalaivanar was charged at the magistrate’s court
yesterday with two counts of cheating involving RM3,600.

For more, click here.
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RPK published a letter from a Naragan who claims to be a "voice of 'Indians'" in the racist BN/MIC Malaysian landscape. As RPK mentioned, this guys keeps on bitching and whining about racist discrimination, while at the same time insisting on speaking on an ethnocentric & racist platform.
After getting "bitch-slapped" in the comments section in his two earlier letters, he decided to take on RPK, and write a letter saying "Bodoh RPK" - (which RPK has published in "No Holds Barred") that too, while complaining about the very same issues brought up by RPK for ages.

Yup - they tried to appeal to racist sentiments of Malaysians first. Then they try to discredit RPK in his attempt to create awareness.
They seem to try recruiting aficionados from Malaysia Today, just as during the time they tried to recruit guys to support their "Putera MIC" (which was supposed to be "an NGO-like" organisation) - and of course failed miserably.

This newbie Naragan, obviously has woken up from a very deep sleep and has realized that his sweet dreams were nothing but a nightmare due to this disease brought about by the racist/ "estate" politics. Either that, or he's just another "Trojan" planted by the SB/ MIC/ BN - just as all the "independents" contesting in Bkt. Selambau, and the "disillusioned PKR members" who sought candidacy under the PKR ticket. It appears that these slogan-savvy "fighters" choose a very convenient time to make demands of a party in an infant electoral pact that has given them voice when their non-existent organisation has no track record any achievement since 25.11.07 ......
BTW - despite their "denials", they've been spotted associating themselves with their political masters in the BN camp (yes - the very ones who treated them like anjing kurap/ sori nai for 50yrs.

The sad part is, although he (Naragan) claims to have woken up, and he now finds himself in a "strange land", with "strange politics" he fails to understand. Sadder still, he peddles the same old race politics which he just cannot shake-off.
Poor Hind-ruffians --- Sigh .... indeed, old habits die hard.

The following were my comments in response to the letter and another commenter called "temenggong" (temenggong's comment directed at me is accordingly published):

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written by cruzeiro, March 30, 2009 12:19:24
Dear Naragan Bodoh,
You must be so sore from all the whacking that you decide to let it out on RPK.
You really are an ignorant and Racist piece of work, aren't you?

You must be thinking that everybody else and RPK (me included) are unaware of the "poor old dispossessed morons", who were staunch supporters of that pirate you call "thalaivar".

Now that you guys have woken up from that slumber party you've had for 50yrs, and realized that you have been sodomized & deepthroated by "thalaivar", you presume that the whole world owes you a favour. As such, you believe that all & sundry have to accede to your demands, as you guys demand instant this and that.

Good for you guys - now that you think you are so powerful, you can put about another 10 heroic candidates to contest in bkt selambau & every other area you guys crap on. it will help the thalaivar you guys worship. It may make you look like Tamil movie heroes.
Maybe that will help you feel empowered, even if you get further sodomized.

Meanwhile, keep bitching and whining when you're treated like scum of the earth - your thalaivar will be so elated, he may decide to build a temporary temple or a crappy tamil school for you guys (and maybe another toddy/moonshine shop).
That's Ketuanan Tamil for you ....

I'm really tempted to call you a K#L%#G Bodoh, but I shall refrain.
Cheers, Naragan!

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written by temenggong, March 30, 2009 13:56:05
It is MIC's ploy to field 13 more candidates in Selambau to confuse the voters and divide the opposition and malay votes. It has nothing to do with Hindraf.

Cruzeiro, you have issues with Indians and your prejudice is showing!

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written by cruzeiro, March 30, 2009 14:31:17
Temenggong,
FYI, "Hindraf" doesn't exist - anyone who shouts "makkal sakthi" is apparently in support of "hindraf". And they have been "penetrated" by IPF/MIC/SB thru & thru.
Their show is slipping, and their slip is showing, mate!

You damn right I have issues with "indians" (apparently, despite being one myself) - but only their "stupid pride". The bodoh-sombong ones who pretend that nobody knows the dynamics of BN politics, which they unwittingly support.

You damn right it is MIC/IPF working thru "independents", temenggong - and "Hindraf" is working with them if not against them. Instead of cribbing & whining like babies, they should make a stand for or against Pakatan's candidate.
Tell me you got no "issues" with that, temenggong - then we know where you stand where "prejudice" is concerned.

Friday 27 March 2009

Umno Baru - Unity in Cupidity (UPDATED)

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"When cupidity is the motive,
Unity is at once catastrophic and devastating"

- Ravi Zacharias
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Just as we come to the close of the 20th (60th if you fall for propaganda) Mahathirist Umno Baru general assembly, and start a new chapter in the political evolution of our nation, it is time we take stock of the message that has been conveyed by the the whole circus and drama.
Despite his shameless whining, culpable or not, Pak lah did mention one big truth -
"Materialism has seeped into the party, making a number of party members greedy and avaricious, hence creating the negative perception that Umno is a corrupt party."

The "Real General Elections" is now over - The Malaysian/ Mahathirist "Demo(n)cracy" has been played out in all its glory, all the choice of leaders have been (apparently) decided by 2500 individuals. As usual, it was an orchestrated scam par excellence, and in the truly Umno tradition, the posts will be tied to Government/Cabinet posts with no regard for competency.

As expected, Muhyiddin has made it past the finish line, while Hishamuddin gets a stab at the vice president post (with his beloved Kris, which the Youth have rejected, told him to shove where the sun don't shine) along with Shafie Afdal & Zahid Hamidi.
This now, assures that the window of opportunity to keep the dynasties of Aristocrats alive.
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====>>>>He's OUT....................But......................He's IN......................and.......................He's IN too!!
The whole circus was quite obviously a big charade of a "democracy" and scam of astronomical proportions. How does one justify it all, when we see Sabahans with absolutely no appeal among the vast majority non-"bahasa baku" speaking West Malaysian Umno-ites, being a VP? And two other Sabahans who aren't known for anything positive being in the new "exco"?
With these clowns as reps for Sabah in the exco, it's quite a cheap pay-off for keeping BN in power, if you ask me .....

Many "big guns" like Rais Yatim, Shahrir, Azalina, Adnan Yaakob, Ghani Othman, Isa Sabu & Mohd Hassan have got the chop. The delegates weren't let down though - note that in keeping with Umno culture and image, the bumbling and irrationally barking MPs - Bung Mokhtar of Kinabatngan & Tajuddin of Pasir Salak have made it to the Supreme Council.(Knowing Umno's "genius" for traditions & "culture", it cannot be ruled out that the infamous Bung might just be appointed as a Minister holding the Culture & Tourism portfolio, while Tajuddin holds the Information portfolio!!).
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The trade-off & tussle for the Youth post led to much accusations of rigging, based on insinuations of the loser and the post announcement clash between supporters. The discussion and video on this blog (Depa Kata) at least can attest to that. Of course - there had to be denials from the "in-your-face" victor (just as in Rembau) - leaving a bad taste. The winner of course made a pretense of being overwhelmed by the results after being written-off repeatedly. Despite being foreign born, bred and educated (also the most articulate and "sophisticated") Khairy has managed to "win" this coveted post - and all the talk about "closing ranks" will remain just that, while the stage is set for a cold war between the scions (and KJ risks being left out in the cold).
Battle Royale?
So there you have it - a spanking new "leadership", unblushingly screaming out accountability, righteousness and justice. Of one which receives much accolade from its minions/ adulation for its pledges of reform. One which claims to be whiter than white - despite allegations heartlessness & "cold blood on their hands".

Sadly though, in actual fact, not one of the candidates to any significant post can lay claim to being truly an advocate of integrity. It is a leadership which scorns Democracy, a free media, the rule of law, and despises accountability in a court of law . The "election of the team" however was preceded by plenty of hypocritical dramatics, wherein those guilty of "unethical conduct" were prevented from contesting or just reprimanded.
Yes - it was simply, plenty of horse-trading & "wayang kulit", with the "tok dalang" justifying and consolidating his position.
To make matters worse, the guilty were allowed to retain other political posts as a consolation prize for their "cooperation".
Much talk about "unity" & "reform" was made on all fronts ad nauseaum, without really knowing the motive for it (beyond greed, that is). To those peddling this idea, though clueless, it simply meant knowing which side their bread was buttered.
Beyond all the high flung ideals, in essence, none of them had any clue as what they needed to do towards nation building or achieving nationhood (which is the least of their concerns anyway). All of them were simply peddling racist ideals, with some proposing fascistic ideas of repression. Those who spoke of reforms were simply posturing, without really giving a fig about it.

Mahathir has definitely left a permanant legacy and stamped his mark in Umno Baru, which is virtually impossible to wipe out. The only thing is, it hasn't worked out according to his grand design (or "vision", as he calls it). This only further reinforces the idea that Umno is still needed, it can only reform when it is out of Federal power - despite all the pseudo-intellectual "analysis" from their mouthpieces in the MSM/Astro Awani.
In the end, all we got was a rehash of nauseating platitudes and stale exhortations of "cleanliness, integrity, ketuanan melayu, loyalty", while the party remains mired in what it has been for the past 20 Mahathirist years. We had in the past, the sleeping face of Umno in Abdullah. However, in line with the mantra of "change", the new leader does give a very fitting new image - Cupidity.

After all the "intrigue" and drama, there is but one message that rang loud and clear for all Malaysians -


"There is no Message. There is nothing new.

This Is Mahathir's covetous baby - just get used to it."

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NOTE
What does "salam" mean to you?
Whatever it may mean to you, it definitely doesn't mean "peace" in Umno. To Umno-ites, it means something else altogether - something more sinister.
It is a culture which is so deeply entrenched, that it is boldly promoted and advocated by all and sundry within the "network".
Strangely, it was the MSM, NST online, which came out with an interesting piece on the "Salam" culture in Umno!! - "Umno General Assembly: Umno delegates “salam-ed” themselves to dubious largesse"
Here's an excerpt:

A conversation was overheard in the hall before the president’s pre-assembly address. “Have you salam-ed with all my division delegates?” asked a division chief to a Umno leader contesting in the party’s elections.
“I have salam-ed all of them except for two of them. Ask them to come to my hotel room tonight,” replied the contestant. I’m not too sure they’ll go. We’re worried about the MACC (the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency tasked with eliminating money politics). We feel their eyes on us everywhere,” said the worried division chief. “It is ok, just come to my friend’s room,” said the mollifying contestant.
It does not take an expert to guess what these two were talking about. For the uninitiated, ‘salam’ in Umno election refers to the act of giving bribes.

Do click on the link above for more .....

Thursday 26 March 2009

An NEP "Ponzi" Scam?

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that involves promising or paying abnormally high returns ("profits") to investors out of the money paid in by subsequent investors, rather than from net revenues generated by any real business. It is named after Charles Ponzi.[1] A Ponzi scheme has similarities with a pyramid scheme though the two types of fraud are different.

Are you sweating over price of your job, tolls, petrol, food, car/ business/ study/ housing loans, electricity, transport, medical bills etc etc etc, yet?
Have you lost your money in the KLSE or any mega-loan scam lately?

Are you cursing Madoff & his Ponzi Scheme for the Global Fonancial Meltdown? No?
Or Maybe you'd like to Curse AIG, GM, Bankers, the Feds and a "Jewish conspiracy against Muslim failed states", then ....... No again?
Okay then- maybe you can train some guns closer to home then - no further.
We apparently have ValueCap's policy of non-disclosure (as reported by Asia Sentinel), and mysteriously "endearing qualities" to the Finance Ministry helmed by non other than Najib, the future Umno President & PM of Malaysia!
One might wonder what would happen to Najib's recently revealed RM60billion package, which was meant to stimulate Malaysians to heights of economic orgasms. Don't worry about where it will all come from -he's got the goods, and it's the pedigree "Najib's package", remember?!

Keeping the OSA protected Petronas accounts, Carrian Holdings/ Bank Bumiputra, Perwaja, PKFZ, OPV, Bakun Dam, Gamuda, IPP, Toll Concessionaires, Irag Oil for Food Program and what not in mind, read the following which was published in Malaysia Today .... and just ask where just RM5 billion of your poor man's hard-earned EPF & taxes went!
Have a blast on "Najib's package", guys ....

ImageAre Kuala Lumpur's rent-seekers raiding the public purse again?

The Valuecap controversy has thrown the government onto the defensive at a time when it is under attack on a number of fronts, particularly over the independence of the judiciary and the prevalence of so-called "money politics," a Malaysian euphemism for political corruption.

THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

Eric Ellis, Asia Sentinel

It is Malaysia Inc's mystery company, a state-owned investment house few seem to want to talk about, much less know about. Rare is the Malaysian who has ever heard of it, knows who comprises its board, the background of its senior management or, indeed, knows much of what it actually does. It doesn't have a website, and telephone calls to its notional head office go unanswered.

Having any sort of meaningful contact with its elusive executives is near as painful as pulling teeth, as calls, emails and questions go begging, unreturned and unanswered.

When one does actually make contact with the company, which sits at the intersection of Malaysia's top-level business and politics, its response is one of hostility, to threaten legal action. Even though it is owned by a Malaysian public anxious to know how its money is being handled, its message seems patently clear; stay well away.

Welcome to the secretive world of ValueCap Sdn Bhd, which was forced in late February to extend the maturity date of its US$2.7 billion in bonds for another three years. ValueCap was conceived in 2002 as a Malaysian version of Hong Kong's Tracker Fund, a powerful device to support the stock market. Three Malaysian government enterprises are behind Valuecap; the main state holding company Khazanah, the state pension trust fund KWSP (EPF), and the government's fund management arm, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

But with funds equal to only around 1 percent of the Malaysian stock market capitalisation compared with the HK fund's $30 billion war chest, ValueCap seems a poor relation to its northern cousin at the very least, and particularly underfunded at such a tremulous time in the world economy.

But after operating under the radar for most of its six-year history, in recent months ValueCap has had an unwelcome spotlight trained on it by Malaysians wanting to know more about what their government does. Unused to public scrutiny, the company late last year was debated and attacked in a parliament suddenly full of new opposition faces after last March's elections which, though won by the long ruling Barisan Nasional ruling coalition, saw the government's invincibility disappear when it lost more than a third of the seats. Now every aspect of government is under scrutiny, and the bureaucrats don't seem to like it very much. Indeed, it is becoming a particular problem for Prime Minister-designate Najib Tun Razak, who last November took over the finance ministry, the portfolio ultimately responsible for ValueCap.

The gathering controversy at Valuecap stems from recent revelations that it was supposed to make good a RM5.1 billion bond repayment to its original shareholders by February, returning the money that was seemingly the capital that Valuecap began life with in 2003. Where that gets messy is that the government acknowledged in October that ValueCap would receive a RM5 billion ‘loan' from Malaysia's Employee Provident Fund, which has RM330 billion under management. The government insists the EPF loan is unrelated to the delayed ValueCap bond repayment, and assures that ValueCap is viable. After a spirited November debate in Malaysia's parliament, deputy finance minister Nor Mohamed Yakcop pledged that the RM5 billion EFP loan would not be used to pay off ValueCap's loans.

As scant information dribbles out about Valuecap, rousing suspicions of a bailout - strenuously denied by the government – Malaysians now want to know more about what's going on inside this mystery outfit.

But their problem is the government and its state investment agencies seem intent on not saying much at all. ValueCap resolutely refused to make available details of its portfolio, how it is managed, who advises it or even the resume of its chief executive officer, Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali. Nor will either of its 33 percent shareholders – Khazanah, KWSP and PNB - disclose any details about their status in the ValueCap fund or what, if any, returns they have received from their six year investment.

Inquiries to all four institutions directly responsible for ValueCap hit a circular brick wall. Khazanah spokesman Mohamed Asuki bib Abas said "Valuecap has their own management team and Khazanah as a shareholder could not respond to you on their behalf." Over at PNB, spokesperson Rosli Ismail said that "with regards to the subject matter, we regret to inform that we decline to comment. C'est la vie." It was the same at KWSP. "Unfortunately we are not in position to comment on Valuecap," said its spokeperson.

At ValueCap itself, the response was curiously hostile. "We have strict instructions against disclosing pertinent information of the company," company secretary Husna Hafiza Mohammed said. "We would not hesitate to take any legal action against you ...for any misrepresentations made."

So why all the secrecy? After all, it was Asia's crippling 1990's financial crisis that now prompts Malaysia Inc into claiming that it is going out of its way to be a paragon of transparency and corporate governance, operating under so-called ‘world's best practices.' Indeed, in a 2005 interview with Euromoney, Khazanah's managing director Azman Mokhtar boasted of a new era in transparency and openness at Malaysia's big sovereign wealth fund.

Read More Here

Wednesday 25 March 2009

Sorry Madey - It's KJ after all!


The Future Education Minister?


Message to Losers:
Mukhriz - "Don't cry - Run to daddy"
Mr. Toyo - "What a waste of Botox!!"

Umno AGM 2008's Loose "Change" Drivel.... in 2009!

Addressing the joint opening of Wanita Umno, Umno Youth and Puteri Umno general assemblies at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here tonight, he said the party would lose the support of the people if it did not change.

"We must change. For if we do not, we shall surely falter,"

"Whether we like it or not, we must change for the benefit of the people. We must dare to change and abandon negative behaviours in favour of praiseworthy attitudes.

"Change from being aloof to being friendly and approachable. Change from always thinking of our self interest to instead putting the interest of the people above our own.

"Change from laziness to diligence. Change from doing the required minimum to embracing a

passion for service," he said. Najib asked the delegates to pick leaders who were strong and able. "Present to me a team that has the traits of loyalty, integrity, ability and dedication to duty," he said.

He said Umno needed a capable team, leaders who dare to make changes and to accept change, and able to criticise and open to criticism.

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NOTE:
The Ghost of Altantuya now floating in the heavens must be so pleased with such a selfless man who puts "others above himself", while burying still others .......


Tuesday 24 March 2009

-- PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --




March 24 2009

bukitselambau2.jpgA phase of repression descended on Malaysia as Najib Razak seizes control of the reins of power, even before officially taking over as Prime Minister, and unleashes his brutality and violence on the people.

Last night, a rally of about 10,000 people from all races was mercilessly attacked

by the police with tear gas and acid-laced water cannon minutes after I began my speech in Bukit Selambau. Scores of people were arrested including my chief of staff, MPs, and senior aides to the Chief Minister of Kedah.

To justify their iron hand tactics and blatant violation of the people’s fundamental liberties, the police have claimed that the rally was illegal. These are baseless claims as the event took place on private property and adhered to the rules.

Last night’s show of brute force is but the latest in a series of harsh and dictatorial action by the government under Najib against the people. Also yesterday Suara Keadilan
and Harakah
were banned
by the Home Ministry without any justification. These events only too starkly remind us of the cruel and authoritarian style of leadership under which Malaysians suffered for many years. The police force has become a band of marauders. The press is muzzled and those who speak the truth about the abuses carried out by the ruling clique are arrested, beaten and bullied.

The institutions of governance serve the interests of an elite clique which will exceed all boundaries
of the law to retain power. A return to that era would be a disaster for this country and people of consciencebukitselambau1.jpg around the world should condemn these unscrupulous actions.

It is quite clear that despite his superficial offers for cooperation and bipartisanship, the olive branch which Najib Razak extended to the opposition early this month is really a dagger in disguise.

In two weeks Malaysians will once again return to the polls in three important by-elections. Once again all forms of trickery, cheating and bribery will be employed by the UMNO led BN government in order to defeat the opposition. But we are confident that Malaysians will register a referendum, much like they already have done in Kuala Terengganu and in Permatang Pauh, against the brutal and inhumane policies of the government. The movement for change and reform in Malaysia will push forward and will succeed.

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Umno's New PM, New EC, New Demo(n)cracy. (UPDATED)

"We're all vulnerable.
Those who think they are safe are mistaken.
No matter how much you try to play safe, you are never safe.
If more and more people stand up,
then the people in power will probably think twice."

- Zaid Ibrahim, former Law Minister and Umno member

Tear gas fired at Anwar ceramah (Malaysian Insider)
And from Xavier Jeyakumar's Blog:
11:30pm
Dr Xavier and team have regrouped and are making their way back to their lodgings for the night.
They have UNCONFIRMED REPORTS that about 30 people were ARRESTED.
[Pls note that this is an unconfirmed estimation only]
10:50pm
Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has managed to leave the chaos zone in Taman Ria, Sg Petani.
Many of us are trying to locate friends that have run in every direction possible. Many people were injured in the chaos that ensued after the FRU opened the water cannons on the crowd.
The crowd was fired upon from the BACK !! They had to no idea that the attack was coming. Many people had brought their entire families along to hear Dato Seri speak.
Tonight has proved that BN before-then-&-now has got to GO !!!
10:45pm
The police and FRU have secured the perimeter of the ceramah area. The police even dismantled the TENTS, confisicated the ROSTRUM and all THE PA EQUIPMENT.
10:35pm
6 People Arrested :
1. Ibrahim Yaakop (PA MB Kedah)
2. Senator Zamri
3. Yusmadi
4. Azhar Ramli (S/U AMK Sg Petani)
5. Hafiz Ali (AMK Kedah : S/U Perhubungan Negeri)
6. Gunasegaran (PA kepada Calon Manikumar)
10: 25 pm :
The FRU continue to fire the water cannon and tear gas on PR supporters.
10:15pm
The crowd of about 5,000 people have dispersed with the FRU on their tails. Many ran into the nearby housing areas (Tamans). The FRU gave chase and continued to fire tear gas even INTO THE HOUSING ESTATES.
10:00pm - Monday, Taman Ria Jaya, Tapak EXCO, Bukit Selambau

So - after Ali Rustam, Norza Zakaria, the Class-F Contractor AGM, and then the Banning of Suara Keadilan and Harakah, that (the above FRU running amuck incident) was the Big news last night, with new further updates still pending as of mid-day today.
Obviously, Anwar is is gonna be "target practice" with every move he makes, and the PAS's man-with-a-mole on his left cheek and his short sidekick will be tempted by the devil with access to federal power. The little bird says that apparently, the short sidekick has already been offered a lucrative post, (and just like the FRU who wish to get a pat-on the back, for firing on peaceful men, women & children) he's salivating at the prospect of a powerful cabinet post like Pavlov's dog.
The best part of it all is the fact Mr. Mole & sidekick think that they are being very smart in doing this for a "higher cause & glory" and "rewards in the hereafter!!

It is definitely a prelude of things to come - after Perak, Selangor and Kedah are now in great danger of being sabotaged through the various instruments of state. The DAP in Penang meanwhile, although will survive, will be probably be faced with some element of "subversive activity not amounting to violence".

Obviously, we are seeing a new phase of authoritarianism in a Malaysia which espouses the Mahathirist "Asian Values" of "Daddy knows best". No effort will be spared to corrupt into submission, anybody and everybody who does not fall in line. Resistance to Umno has to be Futile, and failure to achieve this is not an option.
What we are seeing is a "class-war" (if not "civil war") in the making - probably 10yrs down the line - unless of course the corruption offered by Umno is rejected unanimously by the people. The Raja-raja Melayu should also seek greater legitimacy from the people instead of Umno, so as to kill the seeds of widespread social unrest which is now being planted by the corrupt.

In the coming days, we will be seeing a new brand of "debonair leadership" under the Najib regime. The "Mahathir clean" Muhyiddin will be the No.2, and Mahathir Jr. will be the next "firebrand" groomed to ascend a hierarchy, so as to perpetuate a political dynasty which screams out loud- "honour among thieves" and "let's plunder & rape".

Despite the fact that there is an urgent need to salvage the instruments of state by holding Umno together (vis a vis BN), it is shameful that they have to resort to totally "Mugabe tactics" at every turn. such is the state of affairs in a Government which dishes out "Class-F contracts" at every elections (not to mention the heavy requirement of Police presence).

Speaking of elections, on top of the fact that tear gas which is finally finding its role in this Malaysian brand of democracy, the "independant" Elections Commission has also found an "unblushing" new role as a Government agency.
Of course - it is in the interest of "national in-security", so as to maintain the role of pirates in Najib's RM7b, then RM60b package which he flashed lately. It is now made clear for all and sundry that the EC's role is to perpetuate this, while pretending to be the guardian of democracy for the ignorant proletariat which the aristocracy despises.
Najib of course did flash his smaller RM3.2b package to Class-F contractors lately - but that's a different story.

The following write-up by YB Khalid Samad says a lot about the integrity of the Najib formula under the Mahathirist thumb.

The new role of the SPR

MARCH 24 - Heard about the new role being played by the SPR in Selangor?

They have now become part of a committee formed under the PM's Department responsible for the implementation of a program called 'people centric'.....

If this does not constitute misuse of public funds, I do not know what does!

When the Minister in charge of the ICU (Implementation Coordination Unit) under the PMs department, being the unit responsible for the implementation of this programme, was queried about the matter in the Parliament, he refused to respond. He neither denied nor acknowledged the allegation nor was he the least embarrassed about its disclosure.

In fact, there were those from the BN who even responded by asking, "What is wrong with it?"

(for more click HERE or link above)

Monday 23 March 2009

Najib "Working" Already? Norza Banned?? Harakah Banned??

Looked around on this Harakah news - but didn't find any.

The following was a "breaking news" post on Sham Rais's Tukar-Tiub.

Isnin, 2009 Mac 23

PERTAMA PEMECAH BERITA - TER NOW !!! HOT HOT HOT !!!


BERITA PECAH TERBARAI !!!





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Federal Court returns Perak case to High Court

Federal Court returns Perak case to High Court

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 - The Federal Court today ordered to send the Perak Mentris Besar case back to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

The five-man panel of judges was chaired by Court of Appeal president Tan Sri Alauddin Sherif ruled that Justice Lau Bee Lan had no power to refer the state constitutional question under Section 84 of the Courts Of Judicature Act as the word constitution is limited to the Federal Constitution.

The decision was unanimous.

- MalaysianInsider

Let The (Class-F Contractor) Show Begin - Beware the Rage Boys!!

Umno must dare to change, says Najib
PETALING JAYA (March 22, 2009) : Projects valued at RM3.202 billion under the Mini Budget will be awarded this week, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak.
- Sun2Surf, RM3.2b 'injection' this week

Najib is strongly Malay. He was a firebrand in the 1980s, leader of the UMNO youth wing at meetings where people called for Chinese blood on the Malays' keris.

* Najib's cousin is Malaysia's education minister while his younger brother, Nazir Razak, runs Malaysia's second-largest lender, Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd.

* The low-key father of five children has dominated the headlines in recent months. A private detective made allegations in a sworn affidavit -- which he then retracted before disappearing -- that Najib had a sexual relationship with a murdered Mongolian woman. One of Najib's top political aides is on trial for the murder, along with two state bodyguards.

Najib has denied involvement, saying the allegations are "unfounded" and
"designed to tarnish his standing within the Malaysian public"

Reuters FACTBOX - Malaysia's next PM, Najib Razak



The former prime minister told a gathering of more than 1,000 at a rally organised by right wing Malay group Perkasa that the community was under threat from "various parties" which he did not specifically name.
-Dr M says Malays are under threat, MalaysianInsider


"This is the final warning for the Bar Council....."
- Zahid Hamidi
"... the people can always be brought
to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy.
All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked,
and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism
and exposing the country to danger.
It works the same in any country."

-Hermann Goering(1893-1946)
Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, President of the Reichstag,
Prime Minister of Prussia and, as Hitler's designated successor, the second man in the Third Reich


Sivakumar causes tremendous headache to Umno

By Hanipa Maidin (The Malaysian Insider)

MARCH 22 - Perak constitutional crisis has produced an outstanding hero. The hero is none other than the Perak's speaker V. Sivakumar. Why not ? This man has really made the life of Umno in a terrible chaos.

Since the crisis started. Umno has resigned to the fact that it could not face Sivakumar alone.
Thus it has to use (read abuse) all the powers at its disposal to wage a war against Sivakumar.

First of all Umno used the Election Commission (EC) to frustrate Sivakumar's ruling on the resignation letters of the three defectors. Those who are familiar with the Perak Constitution know that the resignation letters of those three defectors were valid under Article XXXV of the Perak's constitution. Article XXXV only requires two conditions in order to ascertain the validity of any resignation letter issued by any assemblyman.

First there must be a letter signed by a state assemblyman and secondly such a letter must be addressed to the Speaker. As far as the three defectors' resignations were concerned these two requirements had been fulfilled thus prompting Sivakumar to declare such letters to be valid . When the letters were valid the EC had no other option but to declare by elections.

The EC has no power to question the validity of the resignations. It was not the statutory function of the EC to go beyond the four corners of the resignation letters .Under the law the EC was bound to accept the decision of V. Sivakumar .

By failing to hold by elections the EC has abdicated its constitutional duty. It unjustifiably usurped the power of the Perak' speaker.

Even the EC's former Chairman conceded that the former has no power to question the validity of the speaker's ruling. As the EC was bound to follow Umno's script it has no other option but to refuse by elections.

Despite the fact that the EC managed to set aside the decision of Sivakumar the latter's power has not been diminished . Everybody knows Umno desperately wants to convene the State Assembly.

Umno needs to go there for one purpose only namely to pass a vote of no confidence against Dato Sri Nizar. Yet hitherto Sivakumar has been the only impediment for Ummo to go to the State Assembly.

Umno has been extremely worry should Sivakumar flex his muscle. And flexing his legal muscle was what Sivakumar did.

Thus when Sivakumar made a decision to suspend Zambry and six others Umno has to face a very painful lesson i.e never underestimate the speaker's power. Umno received a fatal blow by such a powerful decision by Sivakumar.

Overwhelmed by Sivakumar's move Umno asked police to find whatever reasons to threaten him.

Of course every body knows the police could find none. Yet since the script mandates the police investigation on Sivakumar , the police has to find whatever flimsy reasons in one way or another.

Thus Sivakumar was unnecessarily subject to police investigations for two hours.

But Umno was still unhappy. Sivakumar needed to be further "turned over" ( sounds familiar ) by a Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission ( MACC ) .

Thus Sivakumar was once again subjected to another two hours interrogations and this time by MACC .

Of course in pressuring MACC to investigate Sivakumar, Umno sought to break a new record - the first ever speaker in Commonwealth countries ( or may be in the world ) who has been investigated for carrying out his official and constitutional function.

Despite abusing the EC, Police and MACC respectively , Umno has still failed to obtain its desired goal . Umno wanted badly to go to the State Assembly in order to pass a vote of non confidence against Nizar. Yet hitherto Sivakumar has become the sole stumbling block for Umno to achieve its ends.

In another spectrum, Sivakumar's confidence in frustrating Umno's plan of action has gained a new momentum.

Nothing could prevent him be it the EC, Police, MACC or whoever. Instead of taking a defensive stand, he switched to an attacking mode. Armed with legal power vested upon him, he summoned an emergency meeting of the assembly . Such a brilliant maneuver by Sivakumar left Umno in quandary. It was really a bombshell to Umno.

Umno desperately needed somebody, whoever he is, to counter such a move. Running out of viable options , Umno turned to the Secretary of the State Assembly to make an announcement .

Thus came an unprepared statement by this poor guy that Sivakumar has no power to summon the emergency meeting. Being subordinate to Sivakumar the secretary of the assembly has no business at all to make such a ridiculous statement. Of course making a stupid statement was also part of the script !!

But such a statement did not deter Sivakumar. Despite police handedness in obstructing Sivakumar to convene the assembly, he ultimately managed to hold it notwithstanding under the tree.

The legal fraternity endorsed such an assembly and held that such a meeting was constitutional and valid. The assembly prompted Umno to resort to a reluctant choice i.e going to a court of law.

Going to court means Umno has to face a painful reality - asking the court to review unreviewable decision of the speaker.

If the court really follows the law ( that I was told in law school ) the court will have no choice but to decide in favour of Sivakumar simply because it is trite law that the decision of the speaker is non justiciable.

Umno knows very well that to win the court's battle it needs to avoid Sivakumar from being represented by a lawyer of his own choice.

If Sivakumar retained his own lawyer Umno would not be able to control the game. Thus by hook or crook Sivakumar needed to be represented by the State Legal Adviser.

Thus Umno's lawyers vehemently opposed Sivakumar from being represented by Tommy Thomas etl. Even when Sivakumar decided to represent himself the same was also objected to by Umno's lawyers. Unfortunately the Judicial Commissioner bought the Umno's arguments.

NST reported his position was thereafter confirmed. What a twist of fate !!!

The victory in Perak's high court was indeed a relief for Umno. Nevertheless it was only shortlived. The court of appeal subsequently held that Sivakumar has the right to be represented by a private lawyer.

Umno retaliated. It asked the same Judicial to refer the matter to the Federal court. Going to the Federal court straight away means Sivakumar has no more avenue to appeal should the decision is not in his favour.

Now the ball is in the Federal court. The Federal court may decide against Sivakumar. However the Federal court cannot run away from this apt advice by Justice Aharon Barak..

"Judges must act according to the law…when we sit to judge, we are being judged."

And judging the Federal court judges is what the people are going to do now.

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cruzeiro's NOTE:
The Migraines caused by Sivakumar's spirited stand in Defense of Democracy, also extends to the 2000-odd pirates - the Class F contractors who will chart the future of the nation soon at their AGM through "democratic votes".
This is what Malaysia has become under Umno - a country led by a party of greedy contractors (and contractor wannabes) .... as opposed to that of patriots, teachers and lawyers, who helmed the "old school" Umno of the pre-Mahathir era.

Mahathir now plays the race card at Perkasa meetings and calls DJZ racists (over the SuQiu issue I guess) to a mindless audience which doesn't see that it was their own policies that nurtures DJZ's "racist" stand.
He chooses to hide his hand in the subversion of the
Federal Constitution, the NEP, and the education system for 40 years, which has resulted in a racist education system which deprives equal opportunities and meritocracy.
He now claims others are racists and corrupt, when they choose to challenge his choice of candidates at the Class-F Contractors AGM.

Indeed - hoodwinking an ignorant, gullible and racist audience appears to be the hallmark of the new Umno which will never accept the spirit of the Federal Constitution as the foundation of their principles. Gone is the spirit of the Rukunegara too .....

Friday 20 March 2009

The Car-Tun's Pearls of Wisdom ...

"I will give 'full-backing' to Najib,
on one condition-
that he does not appoint/ corrupt people,
into the cabinet."